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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
4
Prof L A Merrill of Utah Agricultural College explains smut as a host plant disease in wheat oats and barley. Spores germinate in soil seed germination and grow within the host tissues. Formaldehyde treatment using one pint formaldehyde per fifty gallons water for twenty minutes is the recommended method to control smut.
The Utah experiment station reports that formalin treated seed resists decay and produces grain of higher quality. Formaldehyde gas from wood alcohol is soluble in water, and seed coating with formalin has become widespread and consistently effective in trials. Formalin can be bought from drug stores for about 50 cents per pound.
The article notes that Logan city lacked fire alarms for months and water mains were turned off. Two fires occurred without pressure, suggesting city authorities must prevent repeats by cleaning the canal and ensuring rapid water supply regardless of cost to avoid fire disasters.
A Chronicle edition has been established at West Jordan Utah by Mr J A Borlase formerly of Logan The paper is described as newsy and deserving of success
The Historian Office in Salt Lake City on April 24 1903 asks Presidents of Missions Conferences and Branches to send copies of all leaflets tracts pamphlets books and other works defending or explaining their faith in any language for the Historian Office files. The letter ends with a courteous request for cooperation in gathering these materials.
The Minnesota and her sister ship the Dakota, described in detail by Mr. F. N. Stacy in the May Review of Reviews, symbolize Mr. Jones J. Hill’s vast plans for the Pacific Oriental trade. The launch at New Loran announced the vessels as the greatest cargo carriers afloat and signaled a major expansion in maritime commerce.
Ward conferences in the Benson Stake will take place with Richmond and Smithfield on May 10, Newton and Clarkston on May 1y, and Trenton sessions at 11 and 2 o'clock. Other wards meet at 10 and 2 o'clock.
Notice to parties desiring cemetery lots to apply in advance to the city recorder and pay $1 per lot for the season. No lots watered unless this requirement is complied with by order of the city council.
A fragmentary letter questions a circulating local rumor from Welngon alleging a John from the book of John faced public duties while Lent and a tale of a sudden immersion in a ditch’s cool waters circulates. The writer warns sharp tongues will be checked in time and condemns black sheep in Benson’ Hock for relishing falsehoods.
A Springville mother recounts her family's battle with whooping cough last summer. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her babies from serious illness and aiding recovery, noting how her children gained back their plumpness and health. The remedy is advertised as widely available through dealers.
In Logan Utah on March 34 1908 an eye witness testifies to a Rheumatism cure from drinking distilled water. H A Peterson real estate dealer endorses Harrison pure water Still and Quaker double walled Bath Cabinet as superior. Mrs Alta Shortlift and Mrs Wildtes support the claims and the cabinets and sale are offered by Mrs A Fennesbeck East Center Street Logan.
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